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  1. mattia76

    Reputable Ebay Pipe Sellers?

    Thanks for the kind words, Al! I am truly honored.
  2. mattia76

    Did you get to smoke your pipes on Christmas?

    No pipes for Christmas this year. Trying to downsize. BUT, the wife got me 4oz each of Just For Him's Christmas 2011 blend and Shortcut to Mushrooms. I got to smoke the Christmas blend, the Shortcut, and some Stonehaven while finishing the latest Game of Thrones book: A Dance With Dragons...
  3. mattia76

    Teeth Clencher or Hand Holder/Straight or Bent

    I started off with large, bent pipes, usually of an Italian persuasion. I just liked the looks of them. Then I began to light up occasionally in the car on the way to work--a short 30 minute smoke. Very suitable for breaking in pipes, but not so suitable for large pipes you have to hold while...
  4. mattia76

    G.L. Pease, Mc Clelland, Hearth and Home for newbs

    Try Anniversary Kake from H &H Delicious!!
  5. mattia76

    Penzance Available

    Thanks for the heads up!!! I got 2 bags. Too bad there wasn't any Stonehaven....mmmmm.
  6. mattia76

    Christmas Tobacco

    My tentative plan is to open one tin of Christmas Cheer at Christmas every year. I've got a 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, and an 11. But this year, I've got a Jar of the original '92 that has a few more smokes in it, just for the special occasions. This stuff ages like Hellen Mirren.
  7. mattia76

    Charatan's

    Alright Charatan guys, After 3 years of pipe collecting with no Charatans, I am late to the game. However, I've a couple of late acquisitions that are coming on strong into my rotation, and I've got some questions for you experts out there. The top one was my first. It made me gasp when I...
  8. mattia76

    Walker Briar Works Stem Deoxidizer

    I spent many hours trying to use the kit to no avail. Eventually I started making a paste from Barkeeper's Friend. That worked much better. And cheaper.
  9. mattia76

    "Why do you smoke what you don't enjoy?"

    I think there are several reasons people tolerate bad smokes. 1. They don't know any better. How many fantastic smokes did you have when you were first starting to smoke a pipe? How did you know what a really good smoke was? 2. You believe the hype about a particular tobacco too much and...
  10. mattia76

    Lighters - Your main and your backup

    I bought a leather-clad Pearl lighter from Pipes 2 Smoke about 2 months ago. That thing rules the school. Very dependable and lots of room in the tank as well. Backup is a DJeep disposable. Nice adjustable flames and a wide button for burn-free pipe lighting.
  11. mattia76

    Pipe Smoker Of The Year List

    That is the most British list I've ever seen. Although, I wouldnt mind sharing a pint with that Ranulph Fiennes dude. Sounds pretty cool.
  12. mattia76

    What beers are you drinking with your pipe?

    I really enjoy a rich Belgian with a pipe. Right now I really like one called the Donker, by Kasteel.
  13. mattia76

    Suggestions for someone new to non-aromatics??

    Try Anniversary Kake by Hearth and Home Tobaccos. It's a VaPer w/ a little something extra and a good bit of natural sweetness.
  14. mattia76

    H&H Anniversary Kake

    Great review, Sir! If I smoked all day, this would be my go to blend.
  15. mattia76

    Best inexpensive pipe?

    I would say to look for a good old Stanwell on eBay (that's been taken care of) OR an old Savinelli Canadian. I've had good luck on estates from both of these brands. BTW, you will not be able to beat the quality of smoke from an old and well-broken-in estate pipe, vs a new, cheap pipe.
  16. mattia76

    Only because I care about you guys... Penzance is back!

    Penzance, Shmenzance...Where is the Stonehaven?!?!?!?!?
  17. mattia76

    Why did you start smoking a pipe?

    I knew that I liked to smoke--usually good cigars, but I didn't always have 2 hours to dedicate to a good stick. I also knew that the good ones were super-expensive for my college budget at the time. I also knew that my great grandpa, whom I never met, was a pipe smoker. Plus, I'm rather...
  18. mattia76

    Do you smoke when you drive?

    I smoke my pipes on the commutes to my school when my son isn't in the car. So on Thursdays and Fridays. This was one of the reasons my pipes have become lighter and smaller and less Italian.
  19. mattia76

    Hearth & Home Anniversary Kake

    It won't come fully "caked" like a lot of kakes. AK is usually well on its way to crumbling by the time it gets to you. But Rhogg is right, it's a lot, and it's delicious!
  20. mattia76

    oxidized stems?

    I'm with olderthandirt. Micromesh has changed it all for me. Great stuff. BUT, unless you want to sand your life away, I recommend a sharp, high carbon steel knife to take off the outer, really bad oxidation first.
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